BlackBerry Classic
#7319
LG AKA
#5938Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Classic
LG AKA
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.654.5
Summary
- The BlackBerry Classic features a compact 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels, while the LG AKA has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Classic is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, offering a slight edge in processing power over the quad-core Snapdragon 400 in the AKA.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the AKA has a marginally better 2.1 MP selfie camera compared to the Classic's 2.0 MP.
- The Classic has a 2515 mAh battery, while the AKA has a slightly larger 2610 mAh battery.
- The Classic runs on BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, whereas the AKA operates on Android 4.4.2, providing a different software experience with the Classic focusing on productivity features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Classic
LG AKA
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as BlackBerry Q20
For Europe
Display
Size
3.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2.1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2515 mAh
2610 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2515 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
131 x 72.4 x 10.2 mm (5.16 x 2.85 x 0.40 in)
138.7 x 71.9 x 10 mm (5.46 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
Weight
177 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Bronze, Cobalt blue
White, Pink, Yellow, Navy
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, upgradable to 10.3.2
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 10.3.1, upgradable to 10.3.2
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes